Ephesians 1:8

which he made to abound toward us, in all wisdom and understanding;

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

In Context

7in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

9having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself

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Cross References

Psalms 104:24O LORD! how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all! The earth is full of thy riches!

Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant shall prosper; He shall be lifted up, and set on high, and greatly exalted.

Matthew 11:19The Son of man came eating and drinking; and they say, Behold, a glutton and a wine-bibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! But wisdom is justified by her works.

Romans 5:20Moreover the law came in in addition, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace abounded much more;

1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nought the discernment of the discerning.”

Ephesians 1:11in whom we also obtained the inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will,

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 1:4-15

Praise for Spiritual Blessings. ( a. d. 61.) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us… Read the whole commentary →

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